Medications for Influenza
Other names: Flu; The Flu
See also: sub-topics
Drugs used to treat Influenza
The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.
Drug name | Rating | Reviews | Activity ? | Rx/OTC | Pregnancy | CSA | Alcohol |
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Tamiflu | 5.9 | 519 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: oseltamivir systemic Drug class: neuraminidase inhibitors For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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oseltamivir | 6.0 | 548 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: oseltamivir systemic Brand name: Tamiflu Drug class: neuraminidase inhibitors For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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amantadine | 1.0 | 1 review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: amantadine systemic Drug class: adamantane antivirals, dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu | 8.0 | 2 reviews | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Relenza | 7.8 | 4 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: zanamivir systemic Drug class: neuraminidase inhibitors, inhaled anti-infectives For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Xofluza | 7.5 | 22 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: baloxavir marboxil systemic Drug class: miscellaneous antivirals For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine | 10 | 1 review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine systemic Brand names: Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe, Vicks DayQuil Severe Cold & Flu, Sudafed PE Cold & Cough, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cold, Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Severe, Decorel Forte Plus, Delsym Cough+ Cold Day Time, Mucinex Children's Cold, Cough & Sore Throat, Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Cold, Sudafed PE Pressure+Pain+Cold …show all Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu | 10 | 1 review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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zanamivir | 7.8 | 4 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: zanamivir systemic Brand name: Relenza Drug class: neuraminidase inhibitors, inhaled anti-infectives For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph |
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Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Vicks DayQuil Severe Cold & Flu | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine | Rate | Add review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine systemic Brand names: Comtrex Cold and Flu Maximum Strength Tablet, Tylenol Cold, Alka-Seltzer Plus-D Multi-Symptom Sinus & Cold Liquid Gels, Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Theracaps Multi-Symptom Cough & Cold Reliever …show all Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine | 8.0 | 2 reviews | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine systemic Brand name: Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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peramivir | Rate | Add review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: peramivir systemic Brand name: Rapivab Drug class: neuraminidase inhibitors For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph |
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Rapivab | Rate | Add review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: peramivir systemic Drug class: neuraminidase inhibitors For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Sudafed PE Cold & Cough | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan | 10 | 1 review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan systemic Brand names: Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu, Triaminic Multi-Symptom Fever Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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baloxavir marboxil | 7.7 | 24 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: baloxavir marboxil systemic Brand name: Xofluza Drug class: miscellaneous antivirals For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph |
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Comtrex Cold and Flu Maximum Strength Tablet | Rate | Add review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Mucinex Fast-Max Severe Congestion & Cold | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Tylenol Cold | Rate | Add review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Severe | Rate | Add review | Rx/OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / phenylephrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / diphenhydramine | Rate | Add review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan / diphenhydramine systemic Brand name: Diabetic Tussin Night Time Formula Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Alka-Seltzer Plus-D Multi-Symptom Sinus & Cold Liquid Gels | Rate | Add review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough | Rate | Add review | OTC | ||||
Generic name: acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine systemic Drug class: upper respiratory combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Frequently asked questions
Topics under Influenza
- Avian Influenza (3 drugs)
- Influenza A (3 drugs)
- Swine Flu (5 drugs)
Alternative treatments for Influenza
The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Influenza. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Influenza.
Learn more about Influenza
- Acute Bronchitis in Adults
- Advil Dosage Charts for Infants and Children
- Dosage Charts for Infants and Children
- Motrin Dosage Charts for Infants and Children
- Tylenol Dosage Charts for Infants and Children
Care guides
Symptoms and treatments
Medicine.com guides (external)
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Rating | For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). |
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Activity | Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list. |
Rx | Prescription only. |
OTC | Over-the-counter. |
Rx/OTC | Prescription or Over-the-counter. |
Off-label | This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. |
EUA | An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives. |
Pregnancy Category | |
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A | Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). |
B | Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. |
C | Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
D | There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. |
X | Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. |
N | FDA has not classified the drug. |
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule | |
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M | The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication. |
U | CSA Schedule is unknown. |
N | Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
1 | Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. |
2 | Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
3 | Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
4 | Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
5 | Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
Alcohol | |
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X | Interacts with Alcohol. |
Further information
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